Embodiments described herein are directed to methods and apparatuses for remotely managing electrical and gas devices. In one scenario, a computer system performs a method for remotely managing electrical devices. The method may include determining that an electrical device has changed state, notifying at least one user that the electrical device has changed state, and either receiving an indication from the user that the electrical device is to be turned off, and turning the electrical device off, or receiving an indication from the user that the electrical device is to be turned on, and turning the electrical device on.

A cooking system includes an appliance defining a food product volume and a fluid aperture fluidly coupled to the food product volume, a conduit configured to fluidly couple a fire suppressant supply to the fluid aperture, the fire suppressant supply being configured to provide a fire suppressant agent, a flow restrictor positioned along the conduit and configured to restrict a flow rate of the fire suppressant agent through the conduit, and a check valve positioned along the conduit. A portion of the conduit extends between the check valve and the fluid aperture and fluidly couples the check valve to the fluid aperture. The conduit is configured to introduce the fire suppressant agent from the fire suppressant supply into the food product volume of the appliance through the fluid aperture.

A sensor-enabled hood for use over a cooking surface, where the hood includes a fire sensor module to provide improved monitoring of the cooking surface and related cooking conditions. A distance sensor assembly automatically determines the distance between the fire sensor module and the cooking surface for calibration of the fire sensor module. The fire sensor module can be operated with a monitoring and alerting algorithm to increase the accuracy of the fire sensor module's monitoring of the cooking surface, including the cooking conditions.

A method of suppressing a kitchen fire includes detecting a fire and identifying a location of the fire with a tracking system, aiming a nozzle at the location, and releasing an agent through the nozzle at the location.

A cartridge replacement aid and a fire suppression system for incorporating the same are provided. The cartridge replacement aid helps to ensure that a disposable cartridge is removed and replaced after actuation. The cartridge replacement aid includes an aperture configured to allow a cartridge to pass through the cartridge replacement aid and connect to a valve, and a protrusion configured to perpendicularly extend from the cartridge replacement aid. The protrusion of the cartridge replacement aid, in certain instances, is configured to break when the fire suppression system is actuated. The protrusion of the cartridge replacement aid, in certain instances, is configured to prevent the cam of the fire suppression system from being reset without removing the cartridge replacement aid.

A cartridge with a status indicator, a fire suppression system for incorporating the same, and a method of inspecting whether a fire suppression system is capable of being actuated are provided. The status indicator is connected to the body of the cartridge. The status indicator defines a first state and a second state. The status indicator undergoes a change from the first state to the second state when exposed to a physical change. The physical change may include at least one of a decrease in temperature beyond a threshold, an increase in relative humidity beyond a threshold, and a threshold differential temperature change. The physical change is caused by the discharge of the cartridge. When installed within a fire suppression system, the status indicator enables the visual inspection of whether the fire suppression system is capable of being actuated.

A smart home solution can help reduce fires in the home, such as in the kitchen, by permitting a user to see, on a portable electronic device, whether a stove was left on or if there is an unexpected elevated temperature on the kitchen stove. Such an unexpected elevated temperature may be detected if the stove if left on without a pan on the stove, if the contents of a pan has boiled out of a pan, or if the stove is on at certain hours of the day, such as at night. The solution can include motion detectors, audible alerts, voice alerts and optional shutdown mechanisms to remotely turn off a stove. The system can include further options, such as built in fire extinguishing materials, arm and disarm features, various mounting capabilities and the ability to interact with a digital assistant, such as Google Home, Alexa, or the like.

A stovetop fire suppression system for selectively releasing a fire suppressant powder onto a stovetop first or second burner. The stovetop fire suppression system includes a base member and a chute member secured to the base member at opposed first and second ends of the base member. The chute member is movable between a storage position and a dispensing position. The suppression system further includes a first actuating member disposed at the base section first end and a second actuating member disposed at the base section second end. In response to actuation of the first actuating member, the chute member is movable the dispensing position to release the fire suppressant powder onto the first burner, and in response to actuation of the second actuating member, the chute member moves to the dispensing position to release the fire suppressant powder onto the second burner.

A cooking system includes an appliance configured to cook food products, a fire suppressant supply configured to selectively provide fire suppressant agent, and a conduit. The appliance includes a food receptacle and a cover selectively repositionable between a fully open position and a closed position. The cover defines an internal volume configured to contain the food products during cooking, a fluid aperture fluidly coupled to the internal volume, and an access aperture through which the food products may be introduced into the internal volume. The cover extends at least partway across the access aperture in the closed position. The conduit fluidly couples the fire suppressant supply to the fluid aperture. The fire suppressant supply and the conduit are configured to introduce the fire suppressant agent into the internal volume of the food receptacle at least when the cover is in the closed position.

A conduit fitting is provided herein. The conduit fitting may be configured to couple to an electrical mechanical tubing (EMT) often used in a fire suppression system. The conduit fitting may include an upper cylindrical section and a lower conical section. The upper cylindrical section and the lower conical section can both include a slit extending partially through the conduit fitting.